Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Accountant to join a fast-paced and growing business in Dubai. This is not a role for someone who waits to be told what to do — we need someone who owns the numbers, anticipates problems before they happen, and thrives in a dynamic multi-entity environment.
Purpose of the Role
To manage the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities, ensure accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliation, maintain full UAE tax compliance, and support the business with timely and reliable financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Intercompany Accounting \& Reconciliation
- Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions across multiple entities accurately and on time
- Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies promptly
- Maintain clean intercompany balances and ensure proper elimination entries
- Prepare intercompany reconciliation schedules for month-end and year-end close
UK Accounting (Mandatory
- )Support UK entity accounting requirements including bookkeeping and reportin
- gFamiliarity with UK GAAP, HMRC filings, and Companies House requirements is a strong advantag
**e
UAE Tax \& Compliance (preferred**
- ) Manage UAE Corporate Tax compliance — filings, registrations, and advisory suppo
- rtPrepare and submit VAT returns accurately and on ti
- meEnsure full compliance with FTA regulations and UAE accounting standar
- dsSupport external auditors and tax advisors with required documentati
- onMonitor regulatory changes and ensure the business adapts according
lyFinancial Reporting \& Month E
- ndPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statemen
- tsManage the full month-end close process including journal entries, accruals, and prepaymen
- tsMaintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy across all accoun
- tsPrepare management reports, dashboards, and financial analysis for leadersh
ipAccounts Payable \& Receivab
- leOversee AP and AR processes ensuring timely payments and collectio
- nsManage supplier and client reconciliatio
- nsFollow up on outstanding invoices and resolve payment disputes professional
lyBanking \& Treasu
- ryManage bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and entiti
- esMonitor cash flow and flag any concerns to management proactive
- lyCoordinate with banks on payment processing and account manageme
ntUK Accounting (Mandatory
- )Support UK entity accounting requirements including bookkeeping and reporti
- ngFamiliarity with UK GAAP, HMRC filings, and Companies House requirements is a strong advanta
geWhat You Must Ha
- veMinimu
m 4–6 yea
rs of accounting experien
- ceSoli
d UAE tax experien
ce — VAT and Corporate Tax (good to hav
- e)Prove
n intercompany accounting and reconciliati
on experience — this is a core requireme
- ntStrong understanding o
f IF
RS and accounting principl
- esExperience working in
a multi-entity or group structu
- reProficiency i
n ERP syste
ms (Zoho, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or simila
- r)Advance
d Microsoft Exc
el skil
- lsAbility t
o multitask and prioriti
se in a fast-paced environme
- ntProactive, self-driv
en and able to work independently without micromanageme *
ntAvailable to join immediately or within short noti
ceWhat Would Make You Stand O
- utExperience wit
h UK accounting, HMRC, and Companies Hou
se filings- MU
- STBackground in
a startup, SME, or multi-entity busine
- ssExperience setting up or improvin
g accounting processes and contro
ls from scrat
- chProfessional qualification
— CA, ACCA, CPA, C
MA or equivalent preferr
- edFamiliarity wit
h FTA audit process
es and dealing with tax authority queri
esYou Are the Right Person If Yo
- u:Spot an error before it becomes a problem
- 🔍Don't wait to be chased — you chase yourself
- 💪Can switch between tasks without losing accuracy
- 🎯Are comfortable owning a number and defending it to leadership
- 📊Thrive when things move fast and no two days are the same
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